Cousins was a solid starting QB in the league last year. While paying him for one year like he’s an elite player may seem painful, it’s better than the two alternatives: letting him walk or buying him long-term.

Cousins has had one good season and must prove it consistently in order to be rewarded with a lucrative long-term deal.

The Redskins brass showed a lot of poise and intelligence not getting suckered in after one successful season, so I love it.